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Directed by | Zoe McIntosh |
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Starring | Israel Adesanya |
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Edited by | Peter Roberts |
Production company | FluroBlack |
Distributed by | Ahi Films |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | New Zealand |
Language | English |
Stylebender is a 2023 New Zealand documentary film, focusing on the life of Nigerian and New Zealand professional mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya.
The film follows Adesanya's early life, upbringing, and his decision to pursue mixed martial arts professionally.[ citation needed ]
The film is the sixth major release by director Zoe McIntosh, [1] who began working on the film in 2019. [2] The film was shot over a five-year period. [3] Adesanya was inspired to create the film documenting his life, to combat ideas of toxic masculinity. [4]
The film debuted at the Tribeca Festival on 11 June 2023, [5] which Adesanya attended in person. [6] Stylebender was nominated for Best Documentary at the festival. [3] The film was later screened at the Zurich Film Festival in September 2023. [7] The film received a wide release in New Zealand cinemas on 28 September. [4] [3]
The movie was released on Apple TV in 2024 and will be released worldwide on 24 September 2024.
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